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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.42, 20,929.65 and 8,453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.42, 20,929.65 and 8,453.88 is: 11,664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.42 : 20,929.65 = 8,453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.42/20,929.65 = 8,453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.42x = 20,929.65 × 8,453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.42x = 176,936,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,936,749.54/15,168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.81

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